turpitude
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Moral relativism and the ratchet effect will ensure that there is always some precedent close enough to persuade people to shrug even when confronted with some evidence of genuine turpitude on their own side.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2025
Clark knowingly committed “acts involving moral turpitude, dishonesty, and corruption” in violation of the California Business and Professions Code, which is part of the State Bar Act, prosecutors said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2024
And he has grandstanded constantly about Santos’ turpitude on TV.
From Slate ● Nov. 30, 2023
The school said it terminated what’s left of Tucker’s $95 million, 10-year contract for acknowledging actions that subjected the institution to ridicule, breaching his contract and moral turpitude.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 27, 2023
“You accused me of moral turpitude, Mr. Marsden. I am here to say I am not guilty.”
From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson
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